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Words are phenomenal, don't you think!?! Their makeup of extraordinary characters create an incredible power. Words can and do change lives.

I love the paths of new thinking that words create in my mind, therefore I read. This blog is a place for me to capture my feelings about the adventures I have taken within the confines of the written word. The following are purely my simple words of pleasure. Or not.

Friday, February 15, 2013

The life of widowed, 80-year-old Emily is doled out chapter by chapter by chapter.

I did not enjoy this book at all. However, I found the writing to be spot on and very realistic, but that just added to my dismay. There were so many topics/scenes that in one way or another touched a nerve and made for uncomfortable listening or provoked a "Who cares?" from me. I just didn't find Emily's story endearing or anything to enjoy. Overall, it was somewhat sad and depressing. Boo. It certainly didn't make getting older seem like a blessing.

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy this one! I wonder if the written novel is a better experience than the audio. I often wonder this when I'm not impressed with a popular book. I agree that it was a bleak story, but I liked the glimpse into the future, lonely as that may be!